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by mark
Tue May 21, 2024 5:36 am
Forum: Readers Rides
Topic: Thames proud moment
Replies: 1
Views: 5

Thames proud moment

I have about 5K miles on the Thames now after getting her on the road a few years ago. It was at one of my first cruise-ins back then, a young local free lance writer spotted the Thames and wanted to do a story on it. This also an opportunity to share my story with you. Without this site and your he...
by mark
Tue May 21, 2024 5:17 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: strut insert installation
Replies: 4
Views: 46

Re: strut insert installation

Sounds straight forward as I expected. I have heard where oil is added in the old housing to dissipate the heat from the strut insert, but was not sure if I needed to do this. Car is not driven in a performance manner, so I will leave the oil off as suggested. "A spacer at the bottom if needed&...
by mark
Sat May 18, 2024 5:21 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: strut insert installation
Replies: 4
Views: 46

Re: strut insert installation

I found some info on the TCA's ....
https://www.ford100e.org/t14928-track-c ... rms-handed

now I would like to see if anyone has posted how they installed the struts inserts, or have any suggestions of things to watch out for.

thanks everyone
by mark
Fri May 17, 2024 6:16 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: strut insert installation
Replies: 4
Views: 46

strut insert installation

I am looking for instructions on how to install strut inserts for my 300E. I ordered these inserts several years ago and delayed installing them long enough. Most curious is whether or not anything is needed to cushion the strut at the bottom or the top. And should I fill with oil. In addition to th...
by mark
Wed Apr 17, 2024 6:30 am
Forum: For Sale
Topic: cars for sale on facebook
Replies: 3
Views: 199

cars for sale on facebook

wow...never seen so many for sale at one time!! found these on facebook, do any of these belong to any members here? https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3494021477575322/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3A76108020-4f67-4323-8c4a-b219aa8a3...
by mark
Sat Apr 06, 2024 5:56 am
Forum: For Sale
Topic: CL-1953 English Ford UTE - $3,500 (CO)
Replies: 10
Views: 507

Re: CL-1953 English Ford UTE - $3,500 (CO)

just curious.... AI (google gemini) says the following: "The Ford Anglia/Prefect Ute (1950s) was a unique vehicle that combined the chassis and front cabin of a Ford Anglia or Prefect car with a custom-built tray in the back. This conversion created a car-based ute that was perfect for the Aust...
by mark
Mon Mar 06, 2023 6:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: issue with icon?
Replies: 7
Views: 2109

issue with icon?

hi all, in trying to post an image, I noticed all the icons above this text box are "square boxes". Only when you hover over them can I get a description of the icon. When I click on the "square box" for the "insert image", text appears in this message window instead of...
by mark
Wed Oct 05, 2022 6:51 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: 3.54 vs 3.89
Replies: 18
Views: 19335

Re: 3.54 vs 3.89

Langlia....did you ever try the 3.9 ? which engine do you have?
if I am correct, the british sterling is more favorable to the US dollar now, might be a good time to buy from England? Which supplier in England does not sell to the USA (litigation reasons) ?
by mark
Sat Sep 24, 2022 4:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sometimes Life Gets in the Way
Replies: 6
Views: 2433

Re: Sometimes Life Gets in the Way

...just like cars...as we age, we require some maintenance too ! ......wishing you a speedy recovery.
by mark
Sat Nov 13, 2021 6:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Post up your current car status!
Replies: 31
Views: 16304

Re: Post up your current car status!

I don't think anyone here will hold that against you :)
by mark
Sat Feb 20, 2021 5:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Save the planet - "Drive a Classic"
Replies: 5
Views: 6486

Re: Save the planet - "Drive a Classic"

I heard its been brutal in that part of the country. I even heard some factories are closing ...not because of the cold...but to lighten the load on the electrical grid. I heard on the radio where Ford is asking their dealers to help..... https://wgntv.com/news/ford-asks-texas-dealers-to-loan-f-150s...
by mark
Fri Sep 25, 2020 3:35 pm
Forum: Readers Rides
Topic: Brett's 100e Anglia
Replies: 29
Views: 34172

Re: Brett's 100e Anglia

looking good brett,,,I have to ask, regarding the grill, did you remove every other vertical bar? It looks menacing! I like it. How did you mount the front bumper guards? I have been thinking of hangin' something off of those tapped holes in the front frame rails.
by mark
Sun Feb 23, 2020 8:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2020 FORUM CHANGES!!!!
Replies: 27
Views: 27577

Re: 2020 FORUM CHANGES!!!!

Same question as Fred's.... how do you view posts since last visit?

update.....I think I found it under the "quick links".....(new posts)
by mark
Tue Jan 28, 2020 5:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ring and pinion
Replies: 8
Views: 9261

mmmm. Retroford's 3.54 is about $310...add some shipping to that and it might be about the same as the ebay price.... and we don't know where the ebay parts were made. Langlia...what engine do you have? tire size? O.D.? I have the 2.3 with OD and 13" tires....with O.D., the donor car the 2.3 ca...
by mark
Sun Jan 26, 2020 6:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ring and pinion
Replies: 8
Views: 9261

ring and pinion

hi all, I was wondering if anyone has bought a new ring and pinion off of ebay UK: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-Ford-English-Axle-Diff-3-54-Crown-Wheel-Pinion-Set-CWP/293353795934?hash=item444d3fb15e:g:dfgAAOSwCL9d4SjH or this on our version of ebay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/CORTINA-ESCORT-MK1-MK2...